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Word: strength (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...anyone can confuse facts and forget names. For the most part, Americans have been willing to forgive Reagan his minor gaffes, his seemingly untaxing work schedule, even his occasional brief naps in Cabinet meetings. His strength as a leader made his other failings seem picayune. Reagan has skipped over the minutiae of governing to articulate a clear vision for America. It can be argued that that is precisely what a President should...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Questions of Age and Competence | 10/22/1984 | See Source »

...clampdown on the amount of money Israelis may spend abroad (from $2,000 to $1,000). Replied Peres: "I found in the White House a true friend of Israel. We are determined to face our economic problems head-on." He added that the American friendship was "a source of strength and inspiration...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Diplomacy: Mr. Peres Goes to Washington | 10/22/1984 | See Source »

With members returning from the American and Canadian Olympic teams, this year's squad has unusual strength not only in its individual members but also in its leadership...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Chris McDougall And Arthur Hollingsworth | 10/20/1984 | See Source »

...strength and tradition of Harvard rowing attracted him over that of other Ivy League schools. He speaks of a certain "Harvard style" in crew. "It's very fluid, you try to remove and check or hesitation in your stride...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Chris McDougall And Arthur Hollingsworth | 10/20/1984 | See Source »

...floor, an ethereal, cold-blooded creature. From that moment Mouis begins her reign of terror against all unwitting men. In contrast to Bauer's interpretation of the willi as a fragile being, Mouis infuses her role with a startling vitality that surprisingly is not misplaced. Mouis' exhibition of strength and her direct attack of the steps lends credibility to Myrta's forceful and unforgiving character; her interpretation makes the Queen mature not naive...

Author: By Anne Tobias, | Title: Getting the Willis | 10/20/1984 | See Source »

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